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MARITIME AND COASTAL ENGINEERING

522103010

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Description

Unit 0: Introduction
0.1 Port terminology.
0.2 Port types and their characteristics

Unit 1: Theory of waves
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Fundamentals Physics and mathematics, hydrodynamic
1.3 Linear wave theory. Airy waves.
1.4 Characteristics kinematic and dynamics of oscillatory motion.
1.5 Processes of transformation of waves (asomeramiento, refraction, diffraction, reflection, break)

Unit 2: Theory of waves and sea level
2.1 Characteristics of wind
2.2 Data sources, equipment and registration of waves
2.3 Theory of waves (short-wave)
2.4 Generation of waves, statistical and spectral description
2.5 Long waves) sea level
2.6 Astronomical tide, tide weather, tsunamis

Unit 3: Works and marine structures
3.1 Introduction to marine engineering design. Typology of maritime works
3.2 Factors for projecting: ROM
3.3 Vertical dykes: concept and construction
3.4 Dykes in slope: conceptand construction

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ECTS credits

6

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Teaching Language

Español

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Exam Language

Español

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Support Materials Language

Español

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Basic Learning Outcomes

• Ability to identify the fundamentals of coastal processes and design of coastal protection structures. 
  (F5_H5 - Basic learning outcome H5 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to identify the fundamentals of coastal processes and design of coastal protection structures. )
• Ability to design, construct, and maintain maritime works.
  (F5_CS3 - Basic learning outcome CS3 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to design, construct, and maintain maritime works.)
• Ability to apply construction procedures, construction machinery, organization and site planning techniques. 
  (F7_CS6 - Basic learning outcome CS6 (related to final LO F7) - CEB - Ability to apply construction procedures, construction machinery, organization and site planning techniques. )

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Course categorized

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Managing Entity (faculty)

Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering School (UPCT)

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